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ACTIVE & DISCOVERY ON THE DANUBE WITH BUDAPEST AND PRAGUE
WBLPBUDAPESTPRAGUE
Leisurely On the go
Meals
Breakfast: 10 Lunch: 6 Dinner: 7
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
HighLights
  • Budapest
  • Visegrad
  • Vienna
  • Wachau Valley & Strudengau Scenic Cruising
  • Engelhartszell
  • DAY 1:   BUDAPEST, HUNGARY
    Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.
  • DAY 2:   BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION)-DANUBE BEND
    The Pearl of the Danube Visit the Adventure Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE See the sights from a different perspective by joining a Guided Bike Tour along the bike paths and pedestrian areas of the city, OR: DISCOVERY Join a local Hungarian for an unforgettable introduction to the local people, places, and experiences that makes Budapest so special, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Budapest to see the city's most iconic sites. Spend free time shopping for Hungarian paprika or handcrafted souvenirs, or savour a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. Enjoy a Hungarian Dinner on board during a scenic cruise through the Danube Bend. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING CRUISE TO VISEGRAD (B,D)
  • DAY 3:   VISEGRAD
    Jousting Tournaments and Dracula's Tower ACTIVE Visit Count Dracula's prison tower on a Hiking Tour, OR: ACTIVE Take part in a Canoe Excursion through the picturesque Bend Region of the Danube for a truly unique perspective of one of the river's most beautiful stretches, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Visit to the Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrad's Lower Castle, featuring targeting and fighting demonstrations by members of the St. George Knightly Order. Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotahaz, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and papermakers produce their traditional items using age-old techniques. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)
  • DAY 4:   VIENNA, AUSTRIA
    Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel and Sachertorte on the Blue Danube ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour along the famed Ringstrasse and pedestrian avenues of Vienna to see the city's highlights from a unique perspective, OR: DISCOVERY Take an Insider's Tour of Vienna to get behind the scenes of her sights and attractions. You will meet locals, have the chance to prepare some food, and enjoy other surprises, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna, including a tour of Belvedere Palace to see Gustave Klimt's renowned "Kiss" painting. Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Karntnerstrasse then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. Or enjoy an optional excursion in Schonbrunn. This evening consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)
  • DAY 5:   VIENNA
    A Feast for the Soul DISCOVERY Enjoy a morning Guided Walking Tour to see the city in her best light, along with breakfast at a Viennese cafe, OR: CLASSIC Dive into one of the world's most important museums with a Guided Tour of the Habsburg family's private art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, and enjoy Italian or Dutch master works, OR: OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS (B,L,D)
  • DAY 6:   KREMS
    Pedals and Paddles in Austria's Wine Country Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. ACTIVE Paddle a canoe on a Guided Tour to see the Austrian waterways and shoreline scenery from a unique perspective, OR: ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour from Krems to Spitz, and enjoy a stop in Durnstein to see the mesmerizing blue Stiftskirche, and to sample local specialties, OR: DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR: DISCOVERY Enjoy a Guided Visit to a vineyard or apricot orchard to try your hand at harvesting practices and preparing local specialties. DISCOVERY As we sail through the scenic waters, join an authentic Austrian experience with a live cooking demonstration of the iconic Mozart Balls. Relax on board this afternoon to enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Grein. GREIN A Modern-Day Castle and the Count DISCOVERY See Burg Clam on a Guided Visit and meet the Count of Clam during your tour. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN GREIN (B,L,D)
  • DAY 7:   GREIN
    Theatre History...Alive and Well in Grein CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances. Take a mid-morning cruise to Mauthausen. MAUTHAUSEN History Lessons and Monastic Life ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and discover how fertile this area is. Stop at a local farm and learn more about farming life and flood protection, OR: CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery-the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR: CLASSIC Join a sobering Guided Tour of Mauthausen Memorial, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camp of WWII. This afternoon sail to Linz arriving this evening. LINZ Legendary, Lovely Linz Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ENGELHARTSZELL (B,L,D)
  • DAY 8:   ENGELHARTSZELL-SCHLOGEN OXBOW
    Memories and Beer in the Making ACTIVE Bike your way to a local Trappist monastery in Engelhartszell, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour to a cider cellar where an expert sommelier will reveal the secrets of Upper Austria's beloved ciders, OR: CLASSIC Visit the stunning rococo-style Engelszell Abbey, and explore its Sensory Garden-complete with stone labyrinth, herb garden, and vineyard. Sample cheese and beer made by the resident Trappist monks. Relax on the Sky Deck while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube's Schlogen Oxbow on your way to Vilshofen. ACTIVE This afternoon, enjoy a scenic Guided Hike along the Danube's Schlogen Oxbow, a dramatic bend carved by centuries. EVENING CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN (B,L,D)
  • DAY 9:   VILSHOFEN (DISEMBARKATION)-CESKY KRUMLOV-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC
    Czech, Please! CLASSIC Visit the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov, also known as the "Pearl of the Bohemian Forest. Continue on to the Golden City of Prague. (B)
  • DAY 10:   PRAGUE
    Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine ACTIVE Enjoy the natural wonders of Prokopske Valley Nature Reserve on this active, half-day Guided Hiking adventure on the outskirts of Prague, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradcany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town's Astronomical Clock. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square, or admire the arches and statues decorating Charles Bridge. (B)
  • DAY 11:   PRAGUE
    Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
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Why dip your toes in the Danube when you can explore and adore its landmarks, legends, customs, and cuisine in the most interactive ways? Avalon’s Active & Discovery cruises on the Danube invite dreamers and doers to activate their curiosities. To look closer, dive deeper, and forage further into the hamlets and hills of Germany, Austria, and Hungary.

Uncover ancient traditions and local flavours in immersive ways. Enjoy leisurely sightseeing or on-your-own discoveries. Whether you walk through winding alleyways, hike to a castle, bike to a palace or row to your own sanctuary of scenery, our diverse offering of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions along the Danube redefines the rules of engagement.

Move.
Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising holiday when you:
-Sink your teeth into Count Dracula’s Visegrád prison tower on a hike to new heights.
- Paddle a canoe on an excursion through the picturesque Bend region.
- Pedal along the postcard-perfect Wachau Valley. 

And be moved.
Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you:
- See the ancient jousting skills of the St. George Knightly Order at Visegrád Castle.
- Savour a merry morning walk, Vienna’s infamous café culture and VIP access to an art museum.
- Meet the Count of Clam at Austria’s 12th-century and beautifully preserved Clam Castle.

Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way.

Start sooner and stay longer with a one-night hotel stay in Budapest, and a two-night hotel stay in Prague! Avalon Choice sightseeing is the perfect highlight of your stay.

Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely “you” ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise along the Danube.

Map

Leisurely On the go

11
Days
3
Countries
Countries
Meals
10breakfasts;
6lunches;
7dinners;
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
Tour Code
WBLP
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 29 June 2025 departure
CAT D
Highlights
Budapest
Visegrad
Vienna
Wachau Valley & Strudengau Scenic Cruising
Engelhartszell

Itinerary

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Day 1

BUDAPEST, HUNGARY

Welcome to Budapest-Hungary's Captivating Capital The day is yours to relax and enjoy Eastern Europe's shining city on the Danube.

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 0, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 2

BUDAPEST (EMBARKATION)-DANUBE BEND

The Pearl of the Danube Visit the Adventure Centre for today's activities with your Adventure Host. ACTIVE See the sights from a different perspective by joining a Guided Bike Tour along the bike paths and pedestrian areas of the city, OR: DISCOVERY Join a local Hungarian for an unforgettable introduction to the local people, places, and experiences that makes Budapest so special, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Walking Tour of Budapest to see the city's most iconic sites. Spend free time shopping for Hungarian paprika or handcrafted souvenirs, or savour a piece of cream cake in one of the many cafes. Enjoy a Hungarian Dinner on board during a scenic cruise through the Danube Bend. Later, enjoy live entertainment on board. EVENING CRUISE TO VISEGRAD (B,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 3

VISEGRAD

Jousting Tournaments and Dracula's Tower ACTIVE Visit Count Dracula's prison tower on a Hiking Tour, OR: ACTIVE Take part in a Canoe Excursion through the picturesque Bend Region of the Danube for a truly unique perspective of one of the river's most beautiful stretches, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Visit to the Medieval Knights Tournament at Visegrad's Lower Castle, featuring targeting and fighting demonstrations by members of the St. George Knightly Order. Spend free time after your selected activities to explore Palotahaz, where stonemasons, smiths, potters, and papermakers produce their traditional items using age-old techniques. AFTERNOON/OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO VIENNA (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 4

VIENNA, AUSTRIA

Strauss, Schnitzel, Strudel and Sachertorte on the Blue Danube ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour along the famed Ringstrasse and pedestrian avenues of Vienna to see the city's highlights from a unique perspective, OR: DISCOVERY Take an Insider's Tour of Vienna to get behind the scenes of her sights and attractions. You will meet locals, have the chance to prepare some food, and enjoy other surprises, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided Sightseeing Tour of Vienna, including a tour of Belvedere Palace to see Gustave Klimt's renowned "Kiss" painting. Spend free time this afternoon strolling through the pedestrian Karntnerstrasse then take a break for a piece of Sachertorte. Or enjoy an optional excursion in Schonbrunn. This evening consider joining an Optional Excursion to attend a Royal Waltz Concert in an elegant hall. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN VIENNA (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 5

VIENNA

A Feast for the Soul DISCOVERY Enjoy a morning Guided Walking Tour to see the city in her best light, along with breakfast at a Viennese cafe, OR: CLASSIC Dive into one of the world's most important museums with a Guided Tour of the Habsburg family's private art collection at the Museum of Fine Arts, and enjoy Italian or Dutch master works, OR: OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO KREMS (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 6

KREMS

Pedals and Paddles in Austria's Wine Country Join your Adventure Host for today's special activities. ACTIVE Paddle a canoe on a Guided Tour to see the Austrian waterways and shoreline scenery from a unique perspective, OR: ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour from Krems to Spitz, and enjoy a stop in Durnstein to see the mesmerizing blue Stiftskirche, and to sample local specialties, OR: DISCOVERY Join an interactive Wine World Experience with wine tasting, OR: DISCOVERY Enjoy a Guided Visit to a vineyard or apricot orchard to try your hand at harvesting practices and preparing local specialties. DISCOVERY As we sail through the scenic waters, join an authentic Austrian experience with a live cooking demonstration of the iconic Mozart Balls. Relax on board this afternoon to enjoy the picturesque Wachau Valley scenery as you cruise to Grein. GREIN A Modern-Day Castle and the Count DISCOVERY See Burg Clam on a Guided Visit and meet the Count of Clam during your tour. OVERNIGHT DOCKING IN GREIN (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 7

GREIN

Theatre History...Alive and Well in Grein CLASSIC Take a Guided Walk of Grein, including its historic theater, the oldest in Austria still holding regular performances. Take a mid-morning cruise to Mauthausen. MAUTHAUSEN History Lessons and Monastic Life ACTIVE Take a Guided Bike Tour along the Danube and discover how fertile this area is. Stop at a local farm and learn more about farming life and flood protection, OR: CLASSIC Visit the 9th-century St. Florian Monastery-the largest monastery in upper Austria and home to Augustine monks, OR: CLASSIC Join a sobering Guided Tour of Mauthausen Memorial, one of the largest and most brutal Nazi camp of WWII. This afternoon sail to Linz arriving this evening. LINZ Legendary, Lovely Linz Tonight, enjoy live entertainment on board your ship. OVERNIGHT CRUISE TO ENGELHARTSZELL (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 8

ENGELHARTSZELL-SCHLOGEN OXBOW

Memories and Beer in the Making ACTIVE Bike your way to a local Trappist monastery in Engelhartszell, OR: DISCOVERY Join a Guided Tour to a cider cellar where an expert sommelier will reveal the secrets of Upper Austria's beloved ciders, OR: CLASSIC Visit the stunning rococo-style Engelszell Abbey, and explore its Sensory Garden-complete with stone labyrinth, herb garden, and vineyard. Sample cheese and beer made by the resident Trappist monks. Relax on the Sky Deck while you sail through the amazing horseshoe bend of the Danube's Schlogen Oxbow on your way to Vilshofen. ACTIVE This afternoon, enjoy a scenic Guided Hike along the Danube's Schlogen Oxbow, a dramatic bend carved by centuries. EVENING CRUISE TO VILSHOFEN (B,L,D)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 1, Dinner: 1

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 9

VILSHOFEN (DISEMBARKATION)-CESKY KRUMLOV-PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC

Czech, Please! CLASSIC Visit the picturesque Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov, also known as the "Pearl of the Bohemian Forest. Continue on to the Golden City of Prague. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 10

PRAGUE

Gothic Cathedrals, Grand Castles, and Great Cuisine ACTIVE Enjoy the natural wonders of Prokopske Valley Nature Reserve on this active, half-day Guided Hiking adventure on the outskirts of Prague, OR: CLASSIC Take a Guided City Walk to visit Hradcany Castle Grounds; see St. Vitus Cathedral and Old Town's Astronomical Clock. Consider sampling delicious plum dumplings and traditional Pilsner lager. Mingle with the locals and be mesmerized by street performers in Wenceslas Square, or admire the arches and statues decorating Charles Bridge. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHIP(S) *

No Vessel information available

SHOW
Day 11

PRAGUE

Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)

INCLUDED MEALS

Breakfast: 1, Lunch: 0, Dinner: 0

SHOW
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TRIP ACCOMMODATION & OPTIONAL EXCURSIONS

The displayed price is a guide only. You will be able to book most excursions within MyAccount up to 4 days prior to excursion date, where the exact price will be displayed. For Australia and New Zealand tours, optional excursions can be booked on tour with the Tour Director. All excursions are subject to availability.

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Start trip: +2 days in Budapest
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Extend your holiday with 2 nights in Prague. Explore the Golden City with your choice of a guided sightseeing tour or an urban hike. (WBLE)

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Start trip: +3 days in Budapest
End trip: Prague

Extend your holiday with 1 night in Budapest & 2 nights in Prague. Explore the Golden City with your choice of a guided sightseeing tour or an urban hike. (WBLP)

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Start trip: +1 day in Budapest
End trip: Vilshofen

Extend your holiday with an additional night in Budapest (WBLQ)

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Why dip your toes in the Danube when you can explore and adore its landmarks, legends, customs, and cuisine in the most interactive ways? Avalon’s Active & Discovery cruises on the Danube invite dreamers and doers to activate their curiosities. To look closer, dive deeper, and forage further into the hamlets and hills of Germany, Austria, and Hungary.

Uncover ancient traditions and local flavours in immersive ways. Enjoy leisurely sightseeing or on-your-own discoveries. Whether you walk through winding alleyways, hike to a castle, bike to a palace or row to your own sanctuary of scenery, our diverse offering of Classic, Discovery and Active excursions along the Danube redefines the rules of engagement.

Move.
Enjoy a little get-up-and-go on your cruising holiday when you:
-Sink your teeth into Count Dracula’s Visegrád prison tower on a hike to new heights.
- Paddle a canoe on an excursion through the picturesque Bend region.
- Pedal along the postcard-perfect Wachau Valley. 

And be moved.
Get off the beaten path and relish the world when you:
- See the ancient jousting skills of the St. George Knightly Order at Visegrád Castle.
- Savour a merry morning walk, Vienna’s infamous café culture and VIP access to an art museum.
- Meet the Count of Clam at Austria’s 12th-century and beautifully preserved Clam Castle.

Plus, Classic sightseeing is always available in every port along the way.

Start sooner and stay longer with a one-night hotel stay in Budapest, and a two-night hotel stay in Prague! Avalon Choice sightseeing is the perfect highlight of your stay.

Activate your senses and discover a world of wonder in all-new, entirely “you” ways on your personal, passion-packed cruise along the Danube.

Map

Leisurely On the go

11
Days
3
Countries
Countries
Meals
10breakfasts;
6lunches;
7dinners;
Transport
State-of-the-art, luxurious river cruise vessels with modern services and amenities
Accommodation
Deluxe outside accommodations with Avalon’s exclusive Comfort Collection Beds
Tour Code
WBLP
Price
*Price per person, based on Twin occupancy for 29 June 2025 departure
CAT D

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